cats

Louis Wain at his drawing board circa 1890.

Louis Wain sketched, painted, and even animated cats throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

With some simple adjustments, you can transform your black cat from a dark blob of fur into a handsome portrait subject.

Loudest Purring Cat - Guinness World Records

From the sound of it, Bella the cat is pleased with her record-breaking achievement.

Your pet can get a lot out of Prime Day, too.

From automatic feeders to litter boxes and more, the best October Prime Day pet deals can help pet lovers save even more this fall.

Exeter Cathedral in England has had cats on the payroll since the 14th century.

Carving pumpkins is one of the most famous Halloween traditions.

Love Halloween costumes and spooky decorations? Let’s dig a little deeper and learn the creepy stories behind the holiday's traditions, from carving pumpkins to munching on candy corn.

It's supposed to aid in digestion. Here's what a vet has to say.

Is your 'tortie' a sassy monster? You're not alone.

These cats went to sea and to space, and inspired artists, writers, and scientists.

Anyone with a cat will probably argue that their feline is the coolest—but there have been at least a few other candidates through the ages, from Able Seacat Simon to Abraham Lincoln’s kitties to the feline that inspired Nikola Tesla.

Cats and “Pspsps” go together like toddlers and the crinkling wrapper of a candy bar that you were trying to eat in secret. What gives?

Halloween isn't the only time of year to celebrate these cute kitties.

Black cats do not bring bad luck, and they aren’t necessarily harder to adopt than other cats. Here are more facts about these adorably dark furballs.

Sometimes it's better to think inside the box.

Whether you’re shopping for senior cats or looking for an automatic model, the best cat litter boxes can improve the quality of life for you and your favorite feline.

The Pallas’s cat is super cute—and pretty elusive.

The elusive, fluffy wildcat may be adorable, but they’re not social animals. They don’t even seem to like each other very much.

Some cities are more cat-friendly than others. Here's the hard data to prove it.

Prepare Fluffy and Fido for your next getaway.

From a portable litter box to a calming plush toy, the best pet travel accessories take the stress out of planning trips with dogs and cats.

Karma is a cat … art show. (No, that’s literally the title of the exhibition.)

Cats will try to eat just about anything.

Your cat's weird snacking habits may be related to compulsive behavior condition—or they might just like the crinkly sound.

Curious about pet name trends for 2023? Here are the most popular for dogs and cats across the United States.

Make sure you know how to keep your pet safe during tick season.

Tick collars, topical treatments, and oral medication are just a few things you can try to keep ticks from biting your pets.

Not all Manx cats are tailless like this one.

Manx cats can have tails of varying lengths, but only “rumpies” or “rumpy risers” are eligible to compete in the championship classes in CFA cat shows.